Pyongyang to Kani flights
Kani lies 1,078 km (670 mi) east of Pyongyang, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 8 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Pyongyang | Kani | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | North Korea | Japan |
| Population | 3.2 million | 102,143 |
| Elevation | 43 m (141 ft) | 123 m (404 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Pyongyang) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
| Nearest large airport | FNJ, 22 km out | NGO, 65 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Kani
Crossing from North Korea into Japan: money changes from the Won to the Yen (JPY); traffic switches to the left; sockets are NEMA 1-15, NEMA 5-15; the dialling code becomes +81; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q11185210 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823.
Airports at each end
Leaving Pyongyang
Pyongyang is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Pyongyang Sunan International Airport (FNJ), 22 km (14 mi) from the centre, whose 12,475-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Kani
Kani is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO), 65 km (40 mi) from the centre, whose 11,483-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Nagoya Airport / JASDF Komaki Air Base (NKM, 20 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chubu Centrair International Airport | NGO | 65 km (40 mi) | 11,483 ft | 15 ft |
| Nagoya Airport / JASDF Komaki Air Base (regional) | NKM | 20 km (12 mi) | 8,990 ft | 52 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Kani from Pyongyang?
1,078 km (670 mi) in a straight line, east of Pyongyang.
How long does it take to get from Pyongyang to Kani by air?
About 2 h 8 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Pyongyang and Kani?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Pyongyang to Kani flights?
Typically Pyongyang Sunan International Airport (FNJ) to Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO); Kani also has NKM.
What currency do I need in Kani?
The Yen (JPY).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.